''As Good Cooks Go'' was a

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that aired on

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from 1969 to 1970. Written by

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, and John Singer, it starred

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and Frank Williams.

Cast

– Blodwen O'Reilly *

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– Mr Bullock ''(pilot)'' * Frank Williams – Mr Bullock ''(series)''

Plot

Blodwen O'Reilly is a cook who works in many different establishments. She turns a transport café into a quality restaurant, works in an Army canteen and prepares meals in an old people's home.

Episodes

Pilot (1969)

*Pilot (5 May 1969) (part of ''

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'')

Series One (1970)

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References

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, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003

External links

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